Registered Nurse

£21.00 per hour | Occasional hours | Bradbury Wing “It’s not just nursing – it’s making a difference every single day.” That’s how one of our nurses describes their role. If you’re compassionate, professional, and ready to use your skills to empower others, we’d love to hear from you. A home, not just a service Bradbury Wing is a 20-bed care home located in the tranquil setting of Newcastle, surrounded by beautiful trees and nature.

The home specialises in providing complex care for young adults with physical and learning disabilities. Residents here have access to advanced medical support, including PEG feeding and ventilators, tailored to individual needs. The peaceful, homely atmosphere makes Bradbury Wing a calm and welcoming environment, ideal for those needing a quiet retreat with easy access to nature.

It is tucked away near a park and woods, offering a relaxing and peaceful living experience. The team is also working to upgrade the décor, making the home even more comfortable for residents. Your working hours We offer occasional hours, this is to support the service with sickness and annual leave. Days and nights, 12 hour shifts.

You’ll need to be flexible to work across weekdays and weekends as part of a rota. Typical shifts: 7.30am - 8pm and 7.30pm to 8am We’ll work with you to agree a pattern that suits the service and your availability. Why you’ll love working here As well as providing support for your wellbeing and development, we offer a fantastic range of benefits: 33 days holiday per annum inclusive of bank holidays Stream: Access up to 40% of your pay before payday!

Free Blue Light Card: Enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits Contributory Pension Scheme: Secure your future with competitive life cover Health cash plan: Affordable healthcare at your fingertips Career Development: Opportunities for apprenticeships and recognised qualifications Free DBS check Employee Assistance Programme: Support when you need it most, plus so much more!

Enhanced pay: £1.00 per hour will only apply to night working (8pm Monday to 7am Friday) and weekend working (8pm Friday to 7am Monday). This does not apply to Sleep-Ins. What you’ll do Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalised care plans Lead, supervise and support a team of care staff Administer and manage medicines safely Provide nursing support in line with NMC guidelines and best practice Monitor health and wellbeing, responding quickly to any changes Support daily living tasks, promoting independence, dignity and choice Liaise with families, health professionals and other agencies Maintain accurate records and comply with all regulatory requirements Whether you’re newly qualified or have years of experience, you’ll receive full induction, training, and ongoing professional development.

What helps you shine here NMC registered nurse (essential) A caring, empathetic and professional approach Good leadership, communication and teamwork skills Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and on-call Experience in disability, residential or complex care nursing (advantageous but not essential) About Leonard Cheshire We exist to make sure everyone has the opportunity to live their life fully, regardless of the complexity of their care needs.

Established over 75 years ago, we provide specialist support across residential care, supported living and respite services. Our teams work with people with physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, sensory impairments and learning disabilities. Our goal is simple: to support disabled people to live, learn and work as independently as possible, with real choice and control over their lives.

We’re proud to create welcoming, safe and empowering spaces that feel like home. Ready to apply? Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk.

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship or are awaiting a visa decision.